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    Cambridge Tour 02: Market Square

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 1:59


    The growth of Cambridge's market and its importance to both town and university. Welcome to Cambridge! During this tour, we will help you to get to know this historic market town with a thriving business community and world-renowned university.We’ll be viewing the historical colleges from outside and cover some historical Cambridge traditions.

    Cambridge Tour 01: Cambridge before the University

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 2:48


    How Cambridge grew from a simple riverside development Welcome to Cambridge! During this tour, we will help you to get to know this historic market town with a thriving business community and world-renowned university.We’ll be viewing the historical colleges from outside and cover some historical Cambridge traditions.

    Hagia Sophia 25: Outside Hagia Sophia

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 25, 2020 2:28


    Sultans’ tombs and buildings on the south side of Hagia Sophia An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 24: Vestibule of the Warriors

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 2:38


    The Vestibule of the Warriors and its function An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 23: The Mosaic of Archangel Gabriel

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 1:19


    The mosaic of Archangel Gabriel from the Apse An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 22: Mosaic Panel of Emperor Alexander

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2020 1:28


    Description of the mosaic of Emperor Alexander An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world 

    Hagia Sophia 21: Deesis Mosaic and Byzantine Renaissance

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 5:15


    The Deesis mosaic and the Byzantine Renaissance An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 20: The Tomb of Enrico Dandolo

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 1:31


    Remains of the sarcophagus of Enrico Dandolo An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 19: Emperor Comnenos and Empress Irene Mosaic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2020 6:39


    Description and style of the Mosaic of Emperor John II Comnenos and Empress Irene An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world

    Hagia Sophia 18: Constantine and Empress Zoe Mosaic

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 6:26


    Description and style of the Mosaic of Emperor Constantine IX and Empress Zoe An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 17: Mosaics of the Bishops

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 2:54


    Mosaics of three important bishops of the Christian church An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 16: The Marble Door

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2020 0:59


    The marble screen in the South Gallery and its function An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 15: Loge of the Empress

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 1:36


    An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 14: The Sweating Column

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 2:37


    The Sweating Column and mythical accounts about its healing powers  An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world

    Hagia Sophia 13: 3D model: Major changes to exterior

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 15, 2020 2:42


    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rFOlOZzO3jY  An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world 

    Hagia Sophia 12: The Ottoman additions

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 4:01


    Ottoman additions made to Hagia Sophia after its conversion into a mosque An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 11: The Apse

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 5:30


    The Byzantine apse and the Seraph mosaics in the pendentives An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 10: Mary's Hand

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 14, 2020 3:24


    Later mythical accounts and sites of popular veneration inside Hagia Sophia An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 09: Omphalion

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 1:45


    The marble inlay disc known as the Omphalion An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

    Hagia Sophia 08: Marble decoration of the column heads

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 13, 2020 3:16


    The marble decoration of the capitals and arches An accurate and entertaining tour of Istanbul’s magnificent Hagia Sophia:- Covers Hagia Sophia’s 1500 years of history, during Byzantine and Ottoman eras- Explains why Hagia Sophia is an architectural wonder and one of the most important buildings in the world- Special focus on mosaics, which are among the greatest achievements of European art

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